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Steven Hall

Steven Hall

Long Eaton,Nottinghamshire

Summary

Accomplished, reliable and resilient professional with 12 years of senior leadership experience, including 4 years as Principal of a large, oversubscribed, fully inclusive 11-18 secondary academy.

Dedicated, hard working and organised leader with high educational standards and a track record of driving continuous school improvement to ensure students are empowered to achieve the very best outcomes possible.

Wide range of experience of whole school leadership with key strengths in:

  • Implementing an effective curriculum
  • Development of a clear teaching and learning strategy
  • Effective quality assurance processes
  • Analysis of student data to identify trends, strengths and areas of improvement at all levels.
  • Timetable construction and maintenance.
  • HR and financial processes

Strong commitment to inclusivity, with the ability to use a range of strategies, including the development of multiple on-site provisions (ERS/SEND HUB/AP), to support students with Special Educational needs, SEMH and those with behavioural difficulties.

Can effectively lead a range of diverse teams, including at Trust level and an ability to support senior leaders to effectively lead their teams.

Committed to continuous staff development, wellbeing and career progression through open and honest feedback strategies.

A leader with well developed communication skills, an ability to create positive relationships with the wider community and is a confident public speaker.

Motivated to take on new challenges, utilising well developed interpersonal skills, collaboration and a schools existing strengths.

Has an ability to find solutions to problems and manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Principal, The Pingle Academy

Affinity Learning Partnership
Swadlincote, Derbyshire
09.2021 - 07.2025
  • Led academy to its first "Good" Ofsted grade in schools history.
  • Managed all administrative tasks, ensuring smooth daily operations within the academy.
  • Introduced classcharts to improve communication across the academy and with students' parents/carers.
  • Ensured academy budget was well managed, working effectively with academy Business Office Manager and Trust Finance Officer, ensuring board approved budget targets were met via monthly period accounts meetings and prudent resource allocation.
  • Oversaw recruitment of all academy staff, ensuring the academy was fully staffed where possible with skilled professionals and subject specialists.
  • Ensured academy remained oversubscribed with new intake numbers over last 4 years all consistently reaching PAN with waiting lists and appeals high demonstrating sustained community confidence.
  • Led a large leadership team for 4 years and was a member of the Trust Executive Leadership Team consisting of Principals from all academies within the trust.
  • Recruited, inducted and line managed 2 new Vice Principals, SENDCO and a DSL.
  • Ensured all students were safe and maintained compliance with all regulatory and safeguarding procedures.
  • Maintained and developed the academy's strong reputation of inclusivity and the ability to support a large number of students with SEND and CiC. (EHCP numbers have risen from 60 to 135 in 4 years and academy supported 22 CiC in 2024.25)
  • Line managed Head of ERS (Enhanced Resource Section) for students with complex learning needs in both Learning Support Base (LSB) and Autism Resource Centre (ARC).
  • Line managed academy SENDCO, ensuring students needs were effectively met whilst planning to expand capacity of SEND Hub to meet the growing needs of students with SEND in and out of the classroom.
  • Chair of South Derbyshire cluster within the Derbyshire County Council Local Area SEND Partnership.
  • Supported new Vice Principal to develop and lead whole school teaching and learning strategy through the introduction of "Pingle Principles" which is a consistent approach to teaching and learning within the classroom to enhance students' learning experiences.
  • Developed the use of 1:1 ipads for staff and students as a valuable leanring resource in the classroom to enhance intercative learning learning experinces, deveop independent learning and improve communication channels.
  • Supported new Vice Principal to streamline procedures to manage student behaviour ensuring a positive school culture through monitoing student behvaiour data, identifying trends and acting upon the information provided. This included successful enagement with DFE Behaviour Hub programme in 2022.
  • Line managed Asssistant Principal responsible for Sixth Form ensuring an ambitious development plan, robust recruitment, positive outcomes and support for student pathways beyond sixth form.
  • Led academy to headline outcomes at KS4 consistently above national average for EM5+ (46% 2023, 48% 2024 - NA 44.8%)
  • Ensured attendance remained in line with national figures (91% for 2024/25) despite impact of high numbers of EHCP students who have a lower NA than non-EHCP. Strategies for academy attendance have led to a 3% increase since 2023/24 and the most improved academy for attendance within the learning partnership.
  • Supported a large number of staff through both a TA restructure and a support staff job alignment process within 3 years, whilst maintaining confidence and motivation of the staff impacted.
  • Oversaw annual building work which has included a new swimming pool, refurbished ERS, staffroom, SEND Hub, on-site Alternative Provision, classrooms, student toilets, performing arts stage and lighting in addition to facilities and grounds maintenance, balancing budget and schedules against professional expectations and safety.
  • Ensured academy had a stimulating environment for optimal learning conditions, modernising the academy building as required.
  • Liaised with the Local Governing Body 6 times per year providing detailed updates on all aspects of academy progress at LGB meetings ensuring KPI's were analysed and there was transparency in all decision-making processes.
  • Established strong relationships with local community, including parents/carers, local businesses, academy neighbours and local community organisations, maintaining a positive public image of the academy.
  • Led staff development programmes to improve overall quality of instruction.

Vice Principal, The Pingle Academy

The de Ferrers Trust (now Affinity L.P.)
Swadlincote, Derbyshire
09.2014 - 08.2021
  • Deputised for the Principal as required supporting the day to day running of the school and key decision-making.
  • Joined the Leadership Team in 2013, when the school was placed in special measures and played a key role on a journey of school improvement to "Requires Improvement" in 2015 and then Good in 2021 (as Principal)
  • Data lead for academy with the responsibility to produce, share and interpret academy outcome data to all key stakeholders.
  • Analysed student data through ASP (Analysing School Performance) and shared outcomes with academy staff, leadership team and LGB.
  • Progress outcomes improved from -0.82 in 2017 to +0.11 in 2019 and have consistently remained close to zero since. Headline data for EM5+ improved from 35% in 2017 to 48% in 2019 and have consistently remained above national average since.)
  • Successfully introduced SISRA Analytics to all staff within the academy in 2017 which all staff now use routinely.
  • Lead member of staff within the academy for curriculum development, assessment, target setting and examinations including the role of BTEC quality nominee.
  • Successfully developed and implemented a new KS3 assessment system as part of a trust working group, using cross trust assessments and standardised scores to measure student progress which is now embedded across 3 academies.
  • Had responsibility for academy timetabling and successfully completed and maintained 3x timetables using Nova-T6 before training two further colleagues to take on this role.
  • Had responsibility for academy curriculum development and implementation and was also appointed as Trust Lead for Curriculum and successfully co-ordinated exam board alignment at KS4 and KS5, TLR collaboration meeting structure, the initiation of a medium term plans and centralised resources for each faculty area which are now embedded.
  • Lead member of staff for Faculty Performance Meetings, which were implemented as part of a whole school approach to the quality assurance of strategies being used at a faculty level to improve student outcomes.
  • Responsibility for leading KS4 Options process with students, staff and parents/carers.
  • Line Management of Data and Examinations Manager in addition to faculties including mathematics, PE, Social Studies and Art and Technology.
  • Supported colleagues with more challenging students taking a firm but fair approach in line with academy behaviour policy.
  • Monitored teacher performance regularly, supporting the Vice Principal with responsibility for teaching and learning ensured high-quality instruction in classrooms.
  • Modelled excellent leadership skills at all times to ensure promote positive interaction between teaching staff and students.
  • Achieved high levels of parental and community engagement through regular and honest communication, thereby ensuring the schools positive reputation in local area.

Education

NPQH - National Professional Qualification for Headship

NPQ Online
Nottingham
05.2019 - 05.2020

NPQSL - Leadership Pathways

National College
Nottingham

PGCE - Teaching

Loughborough University
Loughborough
09.1997 - 06.1998

Bachelor of Science - Sports Science and Physical Education

Loughborough University
Loughborough
09.1994 - 07.1997

Skills

  • Engaging leadership style
  • Experience of school improvement through transformational leadership
  • Clear understanding of assessment data analysis to improve student performance and outcomes
  • Expertise in supporting students with Special Educational Needs
  • Expertise in timetable construction and management
  • Ability to effectively implement whole school initiatives
  • Experience of effective curriculum design and implementation
  • Ability to create strong relationships with staff, students and parents/carers
  • Confident public speaker


Affiliations

  • Sport enthusiast who enjoys running, cycling and weight training.
  • Coach of daughters U16 girls football team.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Principal, The Pingle Academy

Affinity Learning Partnership
09.2021 - 07.2025

NPQH - National Professional Qualification for Headship

NPQ Online
05.2019 - 05.2020

Vice Principal, The Pingle Academy

The de Ferrers Trust (now Affinity L.P.)
09.2014 - 08.2021

PGCE - Teaching

Loughborough University
09.1997 - 06.1998

Bachelor of Science - Sports Science and Physical Education

Loughborough University
09.1994 - 07.1997

NPQSL - Leadership Pathways

National College

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